Sunderland Under-18s fell to a 6-1 defeat to Derby County in the Premier League.
Ben Creamer was on the scoresheet for the Black Cats with Fin Lynch's side ending the game with ten men following Jaydon Jones' dismissal.
The Lads next host Liverpool on Saturday 20 April.
Sunderland AFC: Metcalf, Kindon, Jenson Jones, Sekete (Beattie), Neild, Mitchell (Scott), Jaydon Jones, Whittaker, Walsh, Creamer, Geragusian (Hunt)
Subs not used: Cowan, Obolo